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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Sniper".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What nearby area of the city is under heavy fire?
(a) Christchurch.
(b) Drumcondra
(c) Donnybrook
(d) The Four Courts.

2. What is the sniper drinking?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Tea.
(c) Whiskey.
(d) Milk.

3. What is the sniper eating?
(a) A sandwich.
(b) An apple.
(c) Cold stew.
(d) Cookies.

4. What do the Republicans want?
(a) A divided Ireland, one part ruled by Ireland, one part ruled by Britain.
(b) A united Ireland under joint rule between the British and the Irish.
(c) A united Ireland under Irish rule.
(d) A united Ireland under British rule.

5. The sniper takes a "draught" (96) of his drink. What is a "draught" in this context?
(a) A deep sniff.
(b) A small sip.
(c) A large swallow.
(d) A British measure.

Short Answer Questions

1. What finally changes the way that the sniper is feeling?

2. What is the source of the sniper's respect for his fallen enemy?

3. Once he is wounded, what makes it difficult for the sniper to achieve his goal?

4. Where does the sniper think that he might know his enemy from?

5. As a result of taking a risk in order to see his dead enemy's body, what happens to the sniper?

(see the answer key)

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